"I'm just going to work hard and be ready to come back when they need me again," Balester said this afternoon via text message. "I'm excited to still be with the Tigers."

Balester struggled for the Tigers this season after he was obtained in a trade with the Washington Nationals for relief pitcher Ryan Perry. Balester posted a 6.50 ERA in 18 innings pitched for the Tigers. He issued 11 walks and allowed five home runs during that time.